Identity at the Center

Jeff and guest co-host Sean O'Dell, an identity expert from Disney, discuss the importance of knowing and cleaning data to optimize identity and access management. They delve into topics like Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP), and how these standards are paving the way for event-driven IAM. They also touch on the complexities of verifying identities...

This episode is sponsored by Andromeda Security. Learn more at https://www.andromedasecurity.com/idac⁠ Join Jeff and Jim on the Identity at the Center podcast as they chat with Ashish Shah, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Andromeda Security. In this sponsored episode, Ashish dives deep into the importance of solving identity security problems, especially in cloud and SaaS environments. He...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole, for his fifth appearance. The discussion delves into the evolving intersection of AI and identity, emphasizing the critical need for reliable identity verification as technology advances. The conversation also touches on the future of identity systems,...

Welcome to the Identity at the Center podcast! In this episode, hosts Jeff and Jim dive deep into modern identity architecture with guest Ian Glazer. They discuss topics such as the importance of policy, data orchestration, and the evolving landscape of identity and access management (IAM). Ian shares his thoughts on the future of IAM, the integration of various data sources, the role of events in...

#324 - RSM & IDAC Present - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity with Tauseef Ghazi In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the growing importance of digital identity in cybersecurity. Joined by Tauseef Ghazi, the Security and Privacy practice lead at RSM, the conversation explores the challenges and opportunities within the sector. They de...

In this special episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim sit down with Hed Kovetz, CEO and co-founder of Silverfort, at the Gartner IAM Summit in Texas. Hed shares insights on the evolution of identity security, the interplay between legacy and modern IT systems, and the importance of securing non-human identities. They also delve into the role of AI in cybersecurity and t...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the concept of Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) with Henrique Teixeira, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Saviynt and former Gartner analyst. Henrique explains ISPM as an Apple Watch for your identity program, focusing on preventive measures before an attack occurs. The discussion also covers the upco...

In this special Sponsor Spotlight episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, host Jim McDonald welcomes Chris Steinke from MightyID. Chris shares insights into identity as a valuable asset and its versatility as a security mechanism. The discussion delves into MightyID's unique features, focusing on IAM resilience including backup, recovery, migration, failover, and the Change360 capability. J...

In this special episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman kick off the inaugural FIDO Feud—a game show packed with fun and informative challenges about digital identity. Team Glitterati, led by Megan Shamas, and Team Identifriends, led by Jim, face off in a series of rounds centered around common passwords, identity trends, and future threats to IAM. Enjoy witty bante...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald is joined by guest David Mahdi, CIO at Transmit Security and former Gartner analyst. The discussion delves into the challenges of identity security and the necessity of transitioning from IAM to identity security to mitigate privacy, fraud, and scam risks. They explore the convergence of cybersecurity and identity, the rise of non...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman delve into the significance of shared signals in identity and access management (IAM). Featuring Mike Kiser, Director of Strategy and Standards at SailPoint, the discussion spans Kiser's career journey from IBM to SailPoint, the importance of standards and security in IAM, and the influence of AI on authent...

In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast brought to you by Strivacity, Jeff and Jim welcome Stephen Cox, co-founder and CTO of Strivacity, to discuss the evolving landscape of identity management. The conversation covers Strivacity's unique approach to customer identity and access management (CIAM), the importance of isolation by design for security, and the integration of g...

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Jeff and Jim broadcast from the Authenticate 2024 conference in Carlsbad, California, exploring a wide range of topics. They discuss their podcast's future and share personal experiences with hurricanes. Joined by Dean Saxe, Principal Engineer at Beyond Identity and Chair of the OpenID Foundation Death & The Digital Estate Community Group, the conversati...

In this compelling episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim invite you to explore the evolving landscape of privacy, identity, and data security. Featuring insights from industry expert Tina Srivastava, co-founder of Badge, they delve into the pressing issue of data breaches and the innovative technologies designed to combat them, including privacy-preserving biometric sys...

This episode is sponsored by Semperis: semperis.com In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss the changing landscape of ransomware attacks and the importance of identity security with Gil Kirkpatrick, Chief Architect at Semperis. They explore how ransomware strategies have evolved from merely encrypting data to exfiltrating sensitive information fo...

In this special episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, recorded live from the SailPoint Navigate 2024 conference in Orlando, hosts Jeff and Jim engage with Andrew Moore, VP of Product Management at SailPoint. The conversation spans a variety of critical themes, including the management of identity platforms, product development, and the importance of customer feedback. Andrew details his c...

In this comprehensive episode, Jeff and Jim broadcast from the Authenticate 2024 conference in San Diego, uncovering the deep connection between technology and human rights with an emphasis on inclusivity and ethical considerations in digital identity advancements. Hear from Grace Klutke, the Kim Cameron Award winner, about her remarkable journey from law to digital identity. Dive into discussions...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald speaks with Brandon Pinzon, an Insurance Industry Cybersecurity Executive, about the evolving landscape of identity management. They discuss Brandon's journey into digital identity, the role of identity management within organizations, and the unique challenges faced by the insurance industry. The conversation also delves into the...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald is joined by Eve Maler to explore a provocative topic—"Consent is Dead." Eve shares insights from her recent keynote at the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) in Berlin, where she unpacked the failures of consent-based systems in protecting user privacy. They discuss why the "I agree" button has lost its meaning, even in...

In this Token Identity sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Ido Shlomo, co-founder and CTO of Token Security, to discuss the vital and often overlooked topic of non-human identities or machine identities within organizations. The conversation covers how machine identities differ from human identities, the unique challenges they pose, and how Token Sec...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss how to make the business case for IAM and determining the return on investment (ROI). Joined by Andre Koot, they delve into the need for a compelling business case to drive IAM investments. The conversation covers the quantitative and qualitative aspects of ROI, and the importance of stakeholder communication. 00:00 Welcom...

In this comprehensive episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim explore the foundations and sustainability of effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs. They delve into the essential elements of setting up an IAM program, including the importance of executive buy-in, phased implementation strategies, the significance of governance, and adapting to evolving bus...

In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, brought to you by Panini, hosts Jeff and Jim interview Marta Nappo, the Strategic Marketing and Business Development Director at Panini. Marta discusses Panini's evolution from a leading check scanner company to entering the identity verification market with their new solution called BioCred. Panini, a company with 79 years of hi...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim are live at the Identity Week America conference in Washington, DC. Welcoming Ryan Galluzzo, Identity Management Program Lead at NIST, they dive into recent NIST updates, including a mobile driver's license project, changes in public comment and revision processes, and the significance of user-controlled wallets. They also tou...

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, host Jim McDonald welcomes Deneen DeFiore, Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines. The episode delves into Deneen's career path in identity, her extensive experience at General Electric, and the evolution of identity and access management practices. The conversation transitions to her current role at United Airlines, highlig...